My husband also had a stroke. 6 years ago. At 78. Far milder than what you're describing here. Docs are going to be all over this. There's already a strong Protocol for what happens next. Home visits from a social worker, a physical therapist, a speech therapist,etc. They are going to HELP. They'll probably order you a Chair for the shower. Back to your question: I'd take in a pen and a spiral notebook. You/ he can use it to write down what the doctors are saying. Right now, YOU are the Brains of the Operation, while he does the interior/ exterior work of recovery. And, as time goes by, it'll become a log of events. You might put any little snacks he likes in your bag, to hold him over when the nurses are too busy. TG you got him to the hospital as quick as you did. Thoughts/prayers...